Velvety Colombian Cazuela de Mariscos with Coconut Milk

Name: Velvety Colombian Cazuela de Mariscos with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g assorted seafood; 2 tbsp lime juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 400ml coconut milk; 200g diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Fresh coriander leaves; Lime wedges

A comforting Colombian seafood stew brimming with tropical flavors

Dive into a rich and creamy seafood cacophony with this traditional Colombian stew, where coconut milk meets ocean treasures for an unforgettable dining experience.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Seafood Mixture

500g assorted seafood

shrimp, mussels, calamari, and fish fillets

2 tbsp lime juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

to taste

For the Cazuela Base

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

For the Stew

400ml coconut milk

200g diced tomatoes

canned or fresh

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

optional, for extra heat

For Garnishing

Fresh coriander leaves

chopped

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Seafood

Combine and Season

Combine seafood with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Marinate

Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Drain

Drain excess marinade before cooking.

Preparing the Cazuela Base

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Sauté onion and garlic until onions are translucent.

Cook Peppers

Add diced bell peppers and cook until softened.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and tomato paste to the pot, stirring to combine.

Seasoning

Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, simmer for 10 minutes.

Integrating Seafood

Gently fold in marinated seafood, allowing it to cook through for about 5-7 minutes.

Plating & Serving